Senior Play Concept Designer / Dr. Panda Chengdu, China
About Dr. Panda
Dr. Panda is developer of games for kids. We are a team of international artists, designers, developers and marketers committed to developing truly fun products that have a positive impact on the life of children. Dr. Panda has as mission to help kids learn about the world in a broader and deeper sense and we believe that play and having fun is the best way to do so.
We launched our first Dr. Panda title in early 2012, which immediately attracted kids and parents from all over the world. Since then, Dr. Panda apps have been downloaded over 50 million times on iOS and Android devices, and we are ranked in the top 3 kids app publishers for paid downloads worldwide on iOS and Android (Distimo/App annie). Among other markets Dr. Panda is the #1 kids app brand in China and we have strong presence in Western markets including the US, Germany, Benelux, and Scandinavia.
We are young, independent, profitable and fast growing, and we are uniquely positioned to reach our goal of developing Dr. Panda into the next global kids brand. We are based in Chengdu, a dynamic and growing city of 14 million people in the West of China which has been ranked by Forbes as one of the world’s fastest growing cities.
Learn more at www.drpanda.com.
Job Description
We're looking for a creative and inventive Play Concept Designer to develop games and other interactive products for young kids. You will be the creative force behind all our Dr. Panda products, and work to create adventurous experiences that engage kids to have fun in a positive environment. You’ll be part of an international and passionate team consisting of young designers and programmers, all working to make products with the quality that the Dr. Panda brand has grown to stand for.
Requirements
•Come up with new and innovative ideas for interactive kids products
•Transform ideas into written game design documents
•Ability to create quick sketches, mock-ups and prototypes of future products
•Hands-on mentality with regards to game design and creation
•Collaborate with artists and programmers throughout the entire game production cycle to create great experiences for kids
•Ability to observe people play games, and make meaningful improvements and changes to games based on these observations
Your Profile
•Strong interest in kids products
•An ability to think out of the box, come up with new innovative ideas for kids of all ages
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•Experience in designing and developing interactive products such as websites, applications and/or games
•Have interest in other fields related to kids and/or interactive products is a plus
•Willing to relocate to China
We offer
•Be part of one of the fastest growing kids’ brands in the world
•Have your games played by millions of people
•Be part of a design focused environment
•Competitive salary
•International work environment
•For foreign staff, we will help you settle in by assisting you in finding an apartment and sorting out your visa
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio to hr@drpanda.com